Iberian Peninsula

For more than a million years, people have developed distinct cultures and traditions on the Iberian Peninsula. Separated from France by the towering Pyrenees Mountains, this region’s history and culture frequently evolved with an often-iconic non-European character. Expose your senses to the flavorful food, wine, art and enticing climate of Spain and the lively urban centers and monuments of its World Heritage cities. From Flanders to British, absorb the influences of Portugal’s 500-year cultural identity and blend the experience into your own. Land on a celebrated region whose cultural heritage took a different path than the rest of Europe.

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  • European Heritage Sites

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    European Heritage Sites include archives, monuments, archeological sites, and places of seminal cultural or political value, from the classic age to the present. Since the label’s inception in 2013, thirty-eight sites have been designated, bringing passages in Europe’s history to the foreground to honor, celebrate, and remember who built Europe, how, and why. They are lessons from the past to guide the future of Europe.
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  • Discover the Thermal Heritage of Europe

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  • Touring Europe as a Senior Traveler

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    Post-retirement is an excellent time to go see the world, as you’re less likely to have pressing engagements and can spend more time at your destination. Europe is a great option for seniors as many of the top destinations are not too far from each other cutting down on travel time, while still providing an exciting and enriching travel experience. It’s also relatively easy to find a tour group that goes to the specific destinations you want to see in Europe, and travel in comfort at the same time.
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  • The Best Beaches in Europe

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    Europe’s beaches are rated amongst the world’s best for a variety of reasons: their stunning scenery, their unique nature and their lively entertainment offerings. Here is a selection of some of the most unique spots Europe’s coastline has to offer.
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